The Autism Community in Action

Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) Sponsors TACA Autism Conference, Showcases Autism Knowledge Gateway

Retrieved on: 
星期三, 十一月 1, 2023
Education, Other Health, Health, Philanthropy, Training, Research, Family, Foundation, Consumer, Science, Parenting, Knowledge, Developmental disability, Spectrum, Seizure, The Autism Community in Action, Chronic pain, Autism spectrum, MD, Face, Conference, Mentorship, FAAFP, Thiamine deficiency, TACA, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Ferroptosis, Gateway, Public, Puberty, ASD, TLI, GABA, Parent, Dietary supplement

“This remarkable event served as a lifeline for families touched by autism, providing them with direct access to renowned experts, The Autism Community in Action (TACA) mentors, sponsors, vendors and like-minded families from across the nation,” says Shawn Murphy, vice president, TLI.

Key Points: 
  • “This remarkable event served as a lifeline for families touched by autism, providing them with direct access to renowned experts, The Autism Community in Action (TACA) mentors, sponsors, vendors and like-minded families from across the nation,” says Shawn Murphy, vice president, TLI.
  • Additionally, TLI sponsored a think tank session which served as a hub of innovation where emerging research on seizures, intracellular ferroptosis, GABA and purine signaling networks, thiamine deficiency, chronic pain relief and the groundbreaking Autism Knowledge Gateway were showcased.
  • The Autism Knowledge Gateway is a dynamic resource in development.
  • A collaborative chat room within the Gateway facilitates in-depth discussions of case studies and current research among clinicians.

Goodnites® and the Autism Society of America Celebrate Children's Creativity by Turning Original Artwork into Limited-Edition Custom Throw Blanket

Retrieved on: 
星期一, 十月 30, 2023
XL, Child, Council, Education, Football, MUST, Reading, EST, Autism Society of America, Societal and cultural aspects of autism, Research, Creativity, Friends, Caregiver, The Autism Community in Action, NO, Partnership, Enuresis, SEE, Sleep, XS, VOID, Happiness, ADHD, Toy, Residential care, Goodnites, Autism spectrum

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To every kid, an awesome day may look different. For some, it's a great day at school, while for others it's winning a soccer game or spending time with a sibling. For children who experience bedwetting, their "awesome day" may be impacted when wet sheets disrupt their otherwise restful night's sleep. Today, Goodnites®, the #1 bedwetting underwear1 brand, is celebrating children's creativity and what an awesome day means to them by launching the Awesome Days Contest.2 In partnership with the Autism Society of America, America's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, Goodnites is inviting children ages 17 and under, along with their caregivers, to submit a piece of original drawn artwork depicting an awesome day for the chance to have the design transformed into a limited-edition throw blanket. One Grand Prize winner will have their artwork chosen for the blanket design, receive $5,000 to put towards a bedroom makeover and receive a 1-year supply of Goodnites Bedwetting Underwear. An additional 49 applicants will be selected to receive the limited-edition throw blanket.

Key Points: 
  • For children who experience bedwetting, their "awesome day" may be impacted when wet sheets disrupt their otherwise restful night's sleep.
  • An additional 49 applicants will be selected to receive the limited-edition throw blanket.
  • Now through November 28, 2023, Goodnites and the Autism Society are inviting all children with a connection to the Autism community to visit https://goodnitesawesomedayscontest.com/ to submit a piece of original artwork.
  • The artwork should be creative, empowering, evoke feelings of happiness and positivity, and have a connection to the Goodnites brand.

Chrysler Partners With Autism Society of America, Announces Calm Cabin Package to Support Individuals With Autism and Their Loved Ones

Retrieved on: 
星期二, 四月 4, 2023
Autism Society of America, Partnership, Travel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Autism Community in Action, Life, Education, STLA, Pacifica, New York International Auto Show, Chrysler Pacifica (minivan), CDC, NYSE, International Auto Show, Doner, Spectrum, Diagnosis, Environment, Safety, Social media, Chrysler Pacifica, Residential care, Vaccine, Tourism, Ridesharing, Autism spectrum, Stellantis

Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.
  • Chrysler brand will also provide a courtesy one-year loan of three 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle vehicles for use by the Autism Society.
  • The Chrysler brand's new initiative with the Autism Society was developed in partnership with Doner, the brand's creative agency.
  • During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society has a goal to fundraise $350,000 to expand acceptance in practice for the Autism community.

Autism Prevalence is Now 1 in 36, Signifying the 18% Increase in Prevalence Rates Reported by the CDC Since 2021

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 三月 23, 2023
Spectrum, CDC, Disability studies, Hope, Prevalence, Autism spectrum, Education, ASD, The Autism Community in Action, TACA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention timeline, Vaccine, Residential care

In 2023, this number increased by 18 percent in two years and 417 percent since the CDC began counting.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, this number increased by 18 percent in two years and 417 percent since the CDC began counting.
  • There is a true increase in those being diagnosed with autism.
  • "The CDC prevalence figure is showing a true increase in those being diagnosed with autism.
  • The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting families affected by autism.